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Electoral irregularities prompt parties to demand IEC reforms ahead of 2026 polls
Following the Patriotic Alliance's victory in Johannesburg's Ward 82 by-election, multiple parties filed formal complaints alleging serious electoral irregularities, including suspicious voter registrations with up to 70 voters registered at a single three-bedroom house.
Electoral irregularities prompt parties to demand IEC reforms ahead of 2026 polls
Following the Patriotic Alliance's victory in Johannesburg's Ward 82 by-election, multiple parties have filed formal complaints alleging serious electoral irregularities, including suspicious voter registrations with up to 70 voters registered at a single three-bedroom house. As the IEC acknowledges these objections, parties warn that system improvements are essential before the 2026 local government elections to ensure electoral integrity.
IEC to de-register 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA
The IEC is set to remove 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA, from official register due to inactivity.
Register your spaza shop in Tshwane to avoid fines and ensure compliance
City of Tshwane urges unregistered spaza shops to comply with regulations to avoid fines, highlighting the importance of compliance for businesses.
R500 million initiative to assist spaza shops in South Africa
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams on Sunday announceds a new initiative to assist spaza shops with financial support and training to improve their operations.
Spaza shop owners express frustration as registration deadline looms
Thousands of South African spaza shop owners are racing against time to meet Friday's registration deadline, with many facing bureaucratic hurdles, alleged corruption, and complex compliance requirements. Some businesses already report financial strain and possible closure as the government's new regulations, implemented after last year's tragic food poisoning incidents, take effect.
Over 13,000 spaza shop registration applications received in Gauteng, over 541 spaza shops closed
As the 21 day registration for spaza shop looms, Gauteng MEC of Finance Lebogang Maile has revealed that it has received over R13,000 applications, with over 2,000 of them emanating from foreign nationals.